Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) vs. ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) and ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile detachable design

lightweight and portable

robust build quality

good battery life

bright IPS display

limited storage options

higher price point

moderate performance

no dedicated GPU

ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

innovative detachable design

vibrant touchscreen display

compact and portable

versatile connectivity options

high price point

average battery life

limited upgradeability

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) and ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) vs. ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 30.2 cm x 20.4 cm x 1.2 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet 29.15 cm x 20.95 cm x 0.845 cm -
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details 29.15 cm x 20.95 cm x 0.845 cm / 770 g - tablet
29.15 cm x 20.95 cm x 1.415 cm / 1.07 kg - tablet with keyboard
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Weight 770 g 1.18 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium alloy -
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Screen Size (Type) 12" - IPS 13.4"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2160 x 1440 (Full HD Plus) 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:10
Image Brightness 360 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 85% DCI-P3
Features Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, WideView, anti-fingerprint, 170° viewing angle Glossy, Adaptive-Sync technology, 30 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7Y57 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 14-core
Cache 4 MB 24 MB
Features Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel Trusted Execution Technology, Enhanced Halt State (C1E), Intel Flex Memory Access, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d), Intel Smart Cache, Idle States, Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT), Intel Identity Protection Technology, Intel Secure Key, Intel TSX-NI, Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP), Intel Smart Response Technology, Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX) -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz -
Rated Speed 1866 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 1 TB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 615 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front) 8 Megapixel (rear)
Camera Features Rear camera with auto focus, rear camera with flash -
Video Resolutions 1080p -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, 3-microphone array
Codec Realtek ALC3268 -
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 56 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 100 Watt, 20 V, 5 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Volume control, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
1 x Micro-SIM card (1 free)
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Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
External PCI Express
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (GZ301ZE)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter, keyboard Power adapter, keyboard, USB-C power adapter, ROG XG Mobile
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis compass -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Intel Clear Video technology, Execute Disable Bit System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura Sync light bar
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001, GDPR -
Model Number - LC218W
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